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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Loris

South Carolina · 2,079 residents · 4.553 sq mi
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Loris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,000. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,079
+1%since 1990
from 2,067 in 1990
1990 – 2025
457 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 454 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+18%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Loris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,674 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,779
+55%since 1990
from $8,909 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
61.8%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
38.2% rent
3.0
+27%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(1,187)
Black42%(869)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(1,281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(1,156)
Black40.1%(834)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(56)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score64.8%(1,348)
65
+5%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+7%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loris, South Carolina?

Loris, South Carolina has about 2,079 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Loris, South Carolina?

The typical household in Loris, South Carolina earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loris, South Carolina expensive?

In Loris, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Loris, South Carolina?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Loris, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loris, South Carolina?

About 28.8% of people in Loris, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loris, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Loris, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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